If a record-management system allows editing values <em>before</em> they are written to disk, which action is directly enabled by this capability?

Introduction / Context:
Data entry workflows often buffer edits in memory until a user confirms or saves. This buffer allows on-the-spot corrections to record values. However, schema alterations—renaming fields or changing field widths—are design-time operations, not per-record value edits.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• ‘‘Before recorded on disk’’ implies row-level, in-memory edits pending save/commit.
• We distinguish data value changes from schema changes.
• The system supports validation prior to persistence.

Concept / Approach:

Buffered editing supports correcting content such as spelling, formatting, or numeric entry errors. In contrast, changing a field’s name or width modifies the schema and requires DDL changes, not a simple pre-save value edit. Therefore, the enabled action is to correct spelling (a value-level fix) before committing the record to storage.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:

Common CRUD forms allow user edits and validations prior to save; schema changes require administrative privileges and DDL execution.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Change name/width of a field: Requires altering table definitions; not a per-record pre-save edit.

All of the above: Mixes data editing with schema management—incorrect.

Common Pitfalls:

Confusing UI-level edits with design-time schema maintenance; they occur in different layers and permission scopes.

Final Answer:

correct spelling changes before they are recorded